INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Fall-Winter TIMES 2005 The Newsletter for Friends & Alumni of International House Jan Egeland is 2005 Alumnus of the Year Spring Gala is May 9, House Honors U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Rockefeller to Keynote 75th Anniversary Events teven C. Rockefeller, grandson of an Egeland, United Nations Under-Secretary- International House founder, John Alumni, residents, and friends are General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency D. Rockefeller, Jr., will give the celebrating I-House’s birthday at events JRelief Coordinator, was honored as International S keynote address at the 75th Anniversary planned throughout 2005-2006. For House Alumnus of the Year at an October luncheon Celebration and Awards Gala on May 9, upcoming events, send us your email held at the U.N. “Living in International House 2006. An emeritus professor of religion address on the RSVP panel on page 7 or was like living in the United Nations without the visit http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/alumni. at Middlebury College, he coordinated bureaucracy,” said Mr. Egeland. “Every single day led the drafting of the Earth Charter for the to new friendships with engaging students and scholars Earth Charter Commission and chairs the Sunday Supper from all over the world. My year as a Fulbright fellow Rockefeller Brothers Fund. June 11, 2005 at Berkeley, living in I-House, was my most liberating, Alumni and residents happiest and social year ever.” enjoyed a program The annual gala is the biggest fundraiser Jan Egeland (left) and 75th Anniversary featuring speakers of the year. For more information, Acknowledged worldwide for his passionate leadership Campaign Chair Peter Robertson at the from every decade. United Nations event honoring Mr. Egeland contact the Development Office at (510) Bonu Ghosh responding to the Southeast Asian tsunami, Jan Egeland as Alumnus of the Year. 642-4128 or [email protected] or represented the 1980s. addressed The Global Relief Efforts of the United Nations at visit http://ihouse.berkeley.edu. See page 3. a luncheon hosted by Executive Director Joe Lurie and attended by current residents, members of the Board of Directors, alumni, and friends. “It is most encouraging to be I-House Alumnus Global Homecoming of the Year. I am honored,” said Egeland. October 1, 2005 A barbeque on the A native of Norway, Egeland was a Fulbright scholar and law student while residing at patio was hosted 75th Anniversary by Jawahar Gidwani International House in 1983. In the years since, he has distinguished himself as a leader in before the Cal football humanitarian, human rights, and peace work through the United Nations, the Norwegian Campaign In Motion game. Cal shut out Government, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and other non-governmental and One Year Ahead to Reach Ambitious Goals Arizona in a 28-0 academic institutions. He was appointed as the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for victory! See page 4. Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator in 2003. dazzling array of activities and New York Reunion concerted efforts by Board, Egeland drew attention to alumni, and friends of the October 1, 2005 “forgotten” emergencies that draw A House has helped generate more than United Nations Under-Secretary-General little assistance. “One of the most for Humanitarian Affairs Jan Egeland was two-thirds of the initial $7.5 million difficult missions of the Emergency honored as Alumnus of the Year. More at dollar goal tied to the House’s 75th right. Relief Coordinator is to bring Anniversary Celebration and Campaign. attention to the most neglected Still, with just over one more year to Lodestar Alumni-Resident Program emergencies, some of which turned, secure urgently needed funds for building October, 25, 2005 despite early warnings, into full- renovations, scholarships, programs, and Michael Morgan, Music blown catastrophes, such as Niger Director of the Oakland technology, inspired outreach efforts will or the Sahel in Africa.” He called continue throughout 2006. East Bay Symphony, for creation of a humanitarian discussed Rhythm North Former Chair of Amnesty International USA Julianne Cartwright response fund to provide assistance and South: How People Traylor (IH 1968-69), UC professor of human rights Rita Maran, and Please see the enclosed newsletter insert when there are early warning signs. in Different Cultures use human rights attorney Sandra Coliver congratulated Mr. Egeland. for more information about this exciting Rhythm. endeavor to honor and preserve the Among those attending were alumnus Wolf Homburger (IH 1950-51), Julianne Traylor (IH special legacy of I-House Berkeley for Singapore Reunion 1968-69), UC Professor Rita Maran, human rights attorney Sandra Coliver, Board members future generations, including a calendar January 6, 2006 Elizabeth Gordon and Dick Palmer, and Dr. Abdel-Kader Abbadi, retired U.N. Director of of upcoming events and special naming Check off the Singapore box on the Political Affairs who was honored as Alumnus of the Year in 1991. RSVP form to help organize or receive an opportunities. invitation. See article page 5. $1 Million Campaign Commitment by von Kaschnitz Formally launched by Campaign Melbourne Reunion Chairman Peter Robertson in May January 8, 2006 n a stunning act of generosity, of this year, Anniversary events and Check off the Melbourne box on the I-House alumnus Egon von fundraising was begun two years prior, RSVP form to help organize or receive an Kaschnitz and his wife, Joan, have led by members of the Board and a invitation. See article page 5. I formally designated a one million Leadership Committee of special friends dollar bequest to benefit International and alumni around the world. Despite Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures House in honor of its 75th Anniversary April 22, 2006 significant progress, more than half of Celebrate the cultures Campaign. “We do this because we funds contributed to date are through of the world in a appreciate how important the mission pledges and bequests. Immediate tradition that dates of I-House remains and know what an funding needs of the House – most back to the 1930s. See important role it can play in shaping strikingly the critical overhaul of piping page 3 for more. the greater international understanding and plumbing systems throughout the and tolerance our world so desperately 240,000 square foot I-House building needs,” said Mr. von Kaschnitz who – will require many generous new gifts to lived in the House in 1951-52. The gift Joan and Egon von Kaschnitz were greeted by resident proceed as scheduled and as warranted by 75th Anniversary Celebration & Awards Rachel Callenback at the spring Gala. is the single largest commitment to date Gala safety and maintenance concerns. May 9, 2006 towards the $7.5 million dollar 75th “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Egon and The biggest fundraiser of the year supports Anniversary campaign, an effort launched Joan for many years,” says Executive Director Events to celebrate this milestone building preservation, scholarships, to offset daunting financial challenges Joe Lurie, “and so I’m especially appreciative anniversary and to keep the mission programs, and technology. More at right. confronting the I-House facility, its of their dedication to the purpose of the of I-House vibrant among alumni residents, and operations (see insert). House.” He continued, “And while it should will continue to unfold throughout Tokyo Reunion come as no surprise that their thoughtfulness the anniversary, including upcoming June, 2006 The von Kaschnitz bequest is among the and largess makes them among our most gatherings in Singapore, Australia, Check off the Tokyo box on the RSVP form largest philanthropic commitments ever valued supporters for our current campaign, and Tokyo. A comprehensive menu to help organize or receive an invitation. made to I-House since its inception in 1930 See article page 5. the news of this gift did take my breath away. of special naming opportunities was following its founding $1.8M gift from John It marks a very meaningful moment in the established by the Leadership Committee Global Homecoming D. Rockefeller, Jr. The bequest supplements efforts of alumni and campaign leaders to to recognize gifts from $500 to more October 7, 2006 previous Campaign contributions made by shape the financial stability we feel I-House than $1M, see insert for the full list. Join a growning the von Kaschnitz family to International needs in the 21st century.” Mr. Lurie hopes tradition for an House in three areas: building support, the von Kaschnitz commitment will inspire Campaign outreach suggestions and international buffet a resident scholarship fund, and a special additional donations to the Campaign, gift inquiries are welcomed by Shanti and reunion before program fund to establish an annual classical including planned gifts that will enable Corrigan, Director of Development & the Cal vs. Oregon music concert for residents. I-House to recognize these contributions in Alumni Relations, at (510) 642-0124 or football game. donors’ lifetimes. [email protected]. Executive Director’s Message Providing for a Legacy of Hope Celebrating 75 Years! In the wake of 9/11, we live in a world Award-winning actress Rita Moreno enjoyed mingling with residents at the 75th Anniversary that has become much more polarized, Celebration and Awards Gala in May. Ms. Moreno, who was born in Puerto Rico, often fostering misleading and damaging transcended barriers of discrimination and set a precedent for actors to be recognized for stereotypes. Yet, at I-House, the day-to- talent rather than ethnicity. “Why are we killing each other?” asked Ms. Moreno. “We day activities of eating, studying, and doing should be living together peacefully just as the students do living in International House.” laundry bring students together and break down those stereotypes while programs like Sunday Supper, orientation retreats, and the Festival of Cultures pass on the history and values of our 75-year-old global community.